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VDURA hikes its enterprise SSD pricing, now costs 22.6x more than hard drives — the price of a 30TB SSD has climbed 472%

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VDURA has significantly increased its enterprise SSD pricing, with a 30TB TLC enterprise drive now costing 472% more in Q1 2026 compared to Q2 2025. The company's Flash Volatility Index shows a steep rise in SSD prices, with a 30TB QLC drive priced at $15,121 in Q1 2026, up from $2,450 the previous year. VDURA's index also reveals a 22.6x cost difference between SSDs and HDDs, impacting the overall storage market. The company plans to provide quarterly updates on pricing trends, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the SSD market due to supply chain issues.

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